Raw: Easter morning delivery for space station

Date:

April 20, 2014

Source:

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Summary:

Space station astronauts got a special Easter treat: a cargo ship full of supplies. The SpaceX company's cargo ship, Dragon, spent two days chasing the International Space Station following its launch from Cape Canaveral. (April 20)
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